The contribution of the mining sector to the Ethiopian economy has been dismal. This situation is being reversed with the mining sector's contribution to the Ethiopian economy growing ...
In the context of Ethiopia, such studies of exploring revealed comparative advantages are very few and also keen on general trade export. Among the study, Felix C., Bongani M, and Macleans M. [11 ...
Despite having a long history, mechanisms behind terracing and the overall effects of this technique are still poorly understood. Although terracing-related research has been conducted globally over the last few decades, at a site- or plot-scale, the conclusions from these small-scale studies are inconsistent (Chen et al., 2017).However, several relevant studies …
In general, many researchers and authors on the performance of foreign direct investment in developing countries, especially in Ethiopia, have given different conclusions on the changes and ...
Underground mining often requires a large workforce, which provides job security for miners. The demand for skilled labor in underground operations remains strong, offering employment opportunities in various regions. Disadvantages of Underground Mining. While there are clear advantages to underground mining, it is not without its challenges.
including prices contributes to illegal gold trading which in most cases disadvantages miners. • Lack of public awareness and proper attention by governing bodies about the potential benefits of diversifying in non-mining businesses. • ASSM operators are less confident in diversifying into other businesses due to the lack of skills.
Ethiopia is rich in commercially mineable natural resources, such as coal deposits and petroleum. Even if Ethiopia has coal potential, there is little detailed scientific investigation other than …
The Benishangul Gumuz Region (BGR) state in Ethiopia is well-known for its significant deposits of precious, construction, and industrial minerals [29, 32].Mining has been the main driver of the region's economy [8].The informal artisanal and small-scale (ASM) sector [40] predominantly carried out gold mining. However, the regional government has been working to …
The coal deposits of Moye area represent the best type of coking coal in Ethiopia (Tessfaye et al., 1992). The ash content of Yayu coals ranges from 3.31 to 59.3%, ... A., 1992b. Significant coal deposits and their economic and mining possibilities in Ethiopia. Unpublished Report, Ethiopian Institute of Geological Surveys, Note No 365, Addis ...
HANDOUT 7: Advantages and Disadvantages of underground mining 1. ADVANTAGES A) Underground mining (as compared to open pit exploitation) allows a mine operation to be largely having only Adits or head frames protruding above the surface. This enables the land above the zone of mining to be reclaimed for other uses, after mining has ceased.
328 Figure 3 Y. Yihdego et al. Geology of Ethiopia with key mining projects (see online version for colours) Source: Modified after Persits et al. (2002) The Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoMPNG) has granted 200 mineral exploration licenses since 1992. ... communities pressure mining and mineral sector stakeholders to focus on ...
Unit 2: ThE AGricUlTUrAl SEcTor in EThiopiAn Economy 39 2.4 roles of the Agricultur Al sector 2.4 roles of the AgriculturAl sector It is apparent that agriculture is the backbone of the Ethiopian economy, as you can see from the important roles it plays, as discussed in the following sections.
Pros of Mining. Economic Growth: Mining significantly contributes to a country's GDP and overall economic development. It attracts investments and can turn undeveloped areas into thriving communities. For example, …
Exploration and extraction challenges include the lack of modern mining tools and knowledge, as well as difficult terrain, leading to inefficient and hazardous mining practices.
A more realistic estimate of Ethiopia's export income from Bitcoin mining would likely fall somewhere between $640 million and $3.9 billion, settling in the middle at around $2.3 billion.This figure still positions Bitcoin mining as the largest export industry in Ethiopia, representing a significant economic opportunity for the nation.
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Using data from the Arsi Oromo of Ethiopia ... We find that polygynous first wives have no child survival disadvantage, first wives' sons benefit in terms of longer education and daughters have an earlier age at marriage than daughters of monogamous women. ... 2007, Hadley, 2005, Henrich et al., 2012, Lawson et al., 2015, Sellen, 1999 ...
Open-pit coal mining is widespread in Ethiopia where there are more than 430 million tons of coal deposits found in the country of which Yayu coal mining being the largest site [28]. About 200 ...
One of the most significant advantages of artificial intelligence is its ability to perform tasks with remarkable efficiency and accuracy. AI systems can handle repetitive tasks, process vast amounts of data, and operate 24/7 without fatigue. ... reducing the risk to human workers. This is particularly beneficial in industries such as mining ...
Background Besides their benefits, heavy metals are toxic, persistent, and hazardous to human health, even at their lower concentrations. Consumption of unsafe concentrations of food contaminated with heavy metals may lead to the disruption of numerous biological and biochemical processes in the human body. In developing country including …
The history of mining in Ethiopia is a long one. Gold has been mined there for over 2000 years. The state of development of the mining sector however, is in it's infancy. .
322 Y. Yihdego et al. realising the development of the natural resources. This paper highlights the Ethiopian, mining industry status, strategy, and challenges, including 'wirehousing and hotelling', in relation to withdrawal of international companies without completing the mining projects at all stages of projects
milk, meat, and eggs are growing rapidly in Ethiopia (Thornoton, 2010; Wright et al., 2012). To meet the projected demands, it is necessary to focus on increasing productivity of livestock and ...
In the context of Ethiopia, such studies of exploring revealed comparative advantages are very few and also keen on general trade export. Among the study, Felix C., Bongani M, and Macleans M. [11 ...
Ethiopian Extractive Industries Transparency Initia-tive (EEITI) revised the direct employment figure to be around 1.3 million and the direct/indirect depen-dents on the sector to be 7.5 million people (EEITI, 2016). Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Ethiopia is dominated by alluvial gold mining and gemstones,
East African country Ethiopia is set to heighten its Bitcoin-mining operations as Bitcoin's bullish momentum continues rising.. Marking a significant development in the Bitcoin mining landscape, Ethiopian Investment Holdings, the strategic investment arm of the Ethiopian government, announced it has signed a partnership agreement with a data mining company in …
The geological structures especially those are tangential to the mining direction, are causing several problems like physical displacement of coal seams, reducing the stability of roof and...
balancing coal mining and conserv a tion in south-west ethiopia will change over time both in terms of the nature of the benefit or the costs and in terms of who benefits or carries the cost.
One of the most significant Environmental Changes by Bitcoin Mining in Ethiopia is deforestation. Massive amounts of electricity are needed to power the mining rigs used to mine Bitcoin, and in Ethiopia, most of this electricity comes from …
This article analyses the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on Ethiopia's economic growth. For this purpose, it uses Vector Autoregressions (VARs) model for the period comprised by years ...
Despite its long history in Ethiopia, mining is one of the least developed sectors; its potential is vast and untapped. ... However, Ethiopia has many advantages as a destination for mining investment. These include …
Historical context of opal mining in Ethiopia. Opal mining in Ethiopia commenced in the mid-1990s with the discovery of opal deposits in Shewa Province (Legasu & Chaubey, 2023).Initial assessments indicated that these opals did not match the quality of Australian opals (Dawes, 2020), which had long dominated the global market.Despite these early challenges, a …
It assesses the advantages of the two principal options for African countries: retaining the current ISDS system, or using local courts and regional tribunals. ... Honda, et al., 2010) & DOI: 10.4236/blr.2019.101007 Feb. 2, 2019 115 Beijing Law Review E. Tekalegn (UNCTAD, 2011). ... Thus Ethiopia should take effective steps in terminating the ...
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The gravity of Ethiopian energy problem has initiated studies to explore various energy resources in Ethiopia, one among this is the exploration for coal resources.